PRO MIXER VMX200USB User Manual
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PRO MIXER VMX200USB User Manual
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Front Panel2.
Fig. 2.1 Front view of the PRO MIXER VMX200USB
Input channels 1 and 22.1
The [1] PHONO/LINE-USB switch selects one of the input
pairs on the respective channel. The “PHONO” setting
(and inputs) are intended for turntables; for all other
signal sources, i.e. a CD or MD player, use the “LINE”
setting and inputs. A second switch on the rear panel
(see { 29 } ) enables the phono input pair to be switched
to line level, allowing 2 line-level units to be connected
and selected via the PHONO/LINE-USB switch. Audio sent
from a computer to the VMX via USB cable is routed to
channel 1. This signal is mixed with the LINE input.
Never connect line-level equipment to the highly ◊
sensitive phono inputs! The output levels of phono
cartridge systems are in the millivolt range, whereas
CD and MD players, as well as tape decks, provide
outputs levels in the volt range. In other words, the
level of line signals is up to 100 times higher than
phono output levels.
The [2] GAIN control is used to adjust the input signal level.
The overall level of your signal is also effected by the ◊
EQ settings. It’s a good idea to adjust the equalizer
before you set the level with the GAIN control.
Each of the two input channels is equipped with a [3]
3-BAND EQUALIZER with kill characteristic. The maximum
amount of attenuation (-32 dB) is much higher than the
maximum boost (+12 dB), allowing entire frequency
spectrums to be “removed” from a track.
The [4] CHANNEL fader adjusts the final channel volume.
The ULTRAGLIDE fader is VCA-controlled (VCA = Voltage-
Controlled Amplifier) to ensure smooth operation and
long life.
The [5] CURVE switch underneath the channel fader enables
you to select between three fade modes: SOFT, MID and
SHARP. In SOFT mode the fader controls the volume in a
linear, continuous manner. Run a track through on of the
VMX200USB’s channels and pull the fader down slowly:
the volume will decrease gradually. In SHARP mode the
fader takes on a more logarithmic effect, reducing the
volume faster towards the lower end of the fader range,
even if you move the fader smoothly. MID mode is a
combination of the SOFT and SHARP modes.
Mic channel2.2
The mic section is equipped with a [6] 2-BAND (HIGH and
LOW) EQUALIZER with standard (not kill) characteristics,
allowing you to fine-tune your microphone signal and
adapt it to your overall sound.
The [7] LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the microphone
signal. The ON switch puts you “on air” (or off ).
PFL section (Pre-Fader Listening)2.3
The PFL signal is a pre-fader headphones signal, enabling
you to pre-listen to a signal source without effecting the
main signal.
The [8] LEVEL control determines the volume of the
headphones signal.
The [9] MIX control lets you fade between channels 1 and 2
when the MODE switch (see below) is set to STEREO.
It the [10] MODE switch is set to SPLIT, the channels are
strictly separated: channel 1 will be heard on the left side,
channel 2 on the right. In this mode, the MIX control has
no influence on the PFL signal.
The [11] LEVEL METER displays the level of the signal selected
via the MAIN/PFL button.
The [12] MAIN/PFL button allows you to route either the main
or the PFL signal to the display. Remember: “PFL” is your
pre-listening or headphone signal and “MAIN” is the
signal assigned to the outputs of the VMX200USB.
In PFL mode, the channel 1 signal is displayed on the left ◊
side of the LEVEL METER, and channel 2 on the right.
Main out section2.4
The main out section also has a [13] LEVEL control to adjust
the output level.
The PRO MIXER VMX200USB is equipped with a talkover [14]
function, which works very simply: if you speak into
the microphone while a track is running, the volume
of the music is automatically reduced, so that your
voice is always “in front”. The TALK control allows you to
determine how much the music volume is lowered
(max. -24 dB).
2.5 3D surround function
The built-in XPQ effect widens the stereo image and
adds life and transparency to your sound—an easy way
to put a unique final polish on your music and turn your
performance into an incomparable experience. The
SURROUND control determines the intensity of the effect,
which can be turned on and off via the ON button.
Beat counter2.6
The PRO MIXER VMX200USB’s built-in beat counter is an
extremely useful feature, allowing smooth crossfades
between two tracks—an important key to the success of
your performance. The beat counter analyzes and displays
the tempi of your tracks in BPM (Beats Per Minute). The beat
counter sections of channel 1 and 2 are identical.
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